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The EPA has taken a small step toward regulating a few PFAS, known as forever chemicals. The drinking water health advisory is much more stringent than the rule Wisconsin is about to enact.

Milwaukee's industrial past left behind a rich history, some mighty fine beer, and other products. But unfortunately, it also left heaps of pollution that made its way into Milwaukee waters and sediment and, for the most part, stayed there.

Dr. Robert Ballard is a renowned deep-sea explorer. You probably know him best as the person who found the remains of the RMS Titanic in 1985. Throughout his career and over more than 160 deep-sea explorations, he’s gained even more lifetime achievements — from the development of deep-sea submersibles to the discovery of hydrothermal vents. Now, he’ll receive an honorary doctorate from Carroll University.

As climate change causes destruction in other parts of the county, the Great Lakes region may become flooded with new residents. We look at the financial and cultural impact climate change may have in our area.

A Waukesha County circuit court judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin regulators don’t have the power to regulate PFAS and other emerging toxic contaminants when carrying out an existing regulation.

Water towers are a routine part of the scenery in Wauwatosa. Bubbler Talk question asker and Tosa resident Brice Smith wants to know why there are so many of them.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a lawsuit against Johnson Controls and Tyco Fire Products. The lawsuit alleges these companies violated the state’s spills law by failing to notify the DNR about PFAS contamination.

Marquette University law professor highlights key water issues facing Wisconsin and the country in 2022.

Organizers of a virtual event hope it ignites community conversation about residents' right to have a voice in how filled lakebed is used along Milwaukee's Fresh Coast.

The Wisconsin DNR reported 92 PFAS contamination sites around the state. While work is underway to regulate two of the estimated 9,000 chemicals, communities, including the Town of Peshtigo grappling with contamination, do not yet have safe, sustainable drinking water sources.